Breast Cancer News
The newsletter provides a selection of recent articles in the media related to breast cancer. Subscribe on the right to have the weekly roundup emailed to you.
Raincoats and Undies: Are Your Clothes Dripping in ‘Forever Chemicals’?
And where should you draw the line?
Breast Implant Removal (Explant Surgery): What To Expect
You may need breast implant removal — or explant surgery to take out silicone or saline implants — for various reasons.
How I’m Getting Through Diagnosis and Waiting for Surgery
A surprise diagnosis, a treatment plan that went sideways, and saying goodbye to my boobs.
Breast Cancer Care for LGBTQ+ People
Dr. Erik Eckhert explains his research on disparities in breast cancer care for people in the LGBTQ+ community.
The Big Lessons My Breast Cancer Taught Me
My relationship with my body and self has transformed unexpectedly since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Peaches pack a punch when it comes to pesticide contamination
Recognized as Georgia’s official state fruit, peaches are noteworthy for a different reason in this year’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ – they’re in the fourth slot on EWG’s Dirty Dozen™ list of fruits and vegetables most contaminated with pesticide...
Breast cancer PET scans: What to expect
Click through the interactive guide to learn more about this procedure.
Breast Cancer Vaccines
Drs. G. Thomas Budd and Justin Johnson explain how they’re working to develop a vaccine against triple-negative breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Survival Differences in Black and White Women
Dr. Kent Hoskins explains his research on some of the causes of breast cancer survival disparities.
Using any hormonal birth control may increase breast cancer risk
Recently, researchers investigated the link between hormonal contraceptive use and break cancer risk.Like combined pills, they found that progestin-only contraceptives slightly increase breast cancer risk.
A primer for navigating the financial costs of cancer
Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology offers guidance on making sense of insurance, time away from work and financial assistance.
Special Issues for Young Adults With Cancer
Young adults with cancer face many challenges, from the first onset of symptoms through treatment and beyond.
American Cancer Society Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
This is a condensed version of the article describing the American Cancer Society (ACS) Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention.
Cancer Screening: Resources and FAQ
Cancer screening should be a regular part of your life. Screening tests are used before a person has any symptoms to help find cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. Print this quick reference guide to take with you to a doctor’s appointment or share with loved...
How to Tell the Men in Your Family That You Have Breast Cancer
Telling a loved one that you have breast cancer isn’t easy. Here’s how experts recommend you break the news.
Listen to Dr. Janet Maker's
Interview with Melanie Young
of Fearless Fabulous You
June 27, 2018 on W4WN Network
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June 4, 2018 on 790 KABC